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Besides bench press, squats are one of the most important exercises in strength training. Hardly any strength training session can do without them. Therefore, the high error rate with this exercise without and with weights is all the more astonishing. Therefore, here are the 4 …
Hardly anyone who is more intensively involved in fitness can ignore this training option: Metabolic Conditioning, or MetCon for short, has for some time been considered the ultimate when it comes to demanding everything from the body. The workout provides extra strength and endurance in …
Every athlete has their favorite side. The problem is that muscular imbalances develop if I focus too much attention on just one area during strength training or other fitness programs. The results are poor posture and increased susceptibility to injury. Here’s everything you need to know to recognize and correct them.
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If you want to build strength and muscles, you need to set sufficiently intense stimuli. Furthermore, establishing new and different stimuli is advisable if the desired results are not achieved despite regular training. The so-called ladder method is considered to be particularly effective. Here everything …
If the classic strength training methods no longer show the desired results, then it is advisable to try something new. If you already have a certain level, you should try intensity techniques. They are an extraordinary challenge for the body. Here are the best tips:
Many are probably asking themselves: How fast or slow should I perform my movements to optimally build muscle? What influence does the movement speed during the individual strength exercises have on my training success? A Brazilian study addressed this question. Here are the results:
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